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Washington, DC, US

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Briefly screened potential clients for asylum eligibility via phoneConducted extensive intake interviews of potential clients who passed asylum screening

Hyattsville, Maryland, United States

Authored three complex asylum decisions for three Immigration Judges Engaged in extensive editing process for each decision with Attorney Advisor and Immigration Judge Attended numerous master calendar and individual hearings

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Authored pre-hearing briefs for defensive asylum cases, BIA appellate briefs, and written closing arguments Authored writ of mandamus against USCIS for delayed I-130 adjudication; received approval without interview in 13 daysFully prepared EB-1A petition for renowned artist, including evidence of extraordinary ability and legal brief

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Fully prepared and litigated defensive asylum case before Baltimore Immigration Court with partner and supervising attorney on behalf of indigenous Guatemalan survivor of gender-based violence Authored 3 motions, regularly communicated with OPLA, conducted client/witness interviews in Spanish, authored client/witness declarations, obtained expert testimony.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Researched developments in U.S. immigration law and policy related to military naturalization, humanitarian parole, Texas migrant busing program; authored fact sheets and comprehensive reports based on this research Advocated for Afghan Adjustment Act and codification of DACA in 2 Senate meetings during 2022 lame-duck session

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Drafted prosecutorial discretion requests to OPLA and immigration court motionsPrepared affirmative and defensive asylum applications by completing USCIS form I-589, interviewing clients in Spanish, authoring clients’ declarations, and researching country conditions Independently managed case load of up to 12 legal matters at once under multiple.

Maryland, United States

Drafted USCIS Form I-129, I-485, I-765, I-131Conducted extensive background research for the preparation of P-3, H-3, and O-1 visas Translated biographical documents from Spanish to English Co-authored AILA article "Transitioning to a Paperless Immigration Office"

Maryland, United States

Completed intensive study of U.S. business, family, and humanitarian immigration law Conducted extensive background research for the preparation of P-3, H-3, and O-1 visasTranslated biographical documents from Spanish to EnglishAuthored 2 blog posts and 2 client alerts for the firm's website

Chicago, Illinois

Interviewed clients about crime(s) to be addressed at trial, interviewed friends and family members about clients’ character and personal history Analyzed police body camera footage, arrest reports, and forensic evidence in order to assist attorneys with building case in clients’ defense Authored mitigation letter presented to State’s Attorney’s Office in.

Chicago, Illinois

Completed clients’ applications for U.S. citizenship and residency (I-130, I-601A, I-485, N-400) by filling out application forms, gathering supporting evidence, and researching conditions of clients’ countries of originIndependently conducted interviews with clients in English and Spanish in order to garner content for their personal statements as part of.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Opportunity Scholar, Immigration Law Student Association (ILSA) (President), Public Interest Fellow

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations, Hispanic Studies, Global Human Rights

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies (Co-President), Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International.

International Relations

Activities and Societies: Casa Tochán migrant shelter (intake volunteer)Coursework: International Migration, International Security.